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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-31-2004, 01:20 PM

Replies: 5

1986 560sl interior temp sensor

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Posted By lawrenceR

interior temp gauge

It would seem very likely that the carwash and the short are related.
The interior temp sensor, located in the center of the dash board, measures the interior temperature, and is used by the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-31-2004, 11:55 AM

Replies: 4

advice on renewing 20 year old suspension

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Posted By lawrenceR

suspension

I just did subframe mounts and engine mounts and they made an appreciable difference in my 86 560sl. 15 hours labour to drop the front subframe though. I did the oil pan gasket and oil level sensor...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-31-2004, 11:47 AM

Replies: 5

1986 560sl interior temp sensor

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Posted By lawrenceR

temp sensor

Needle for interior temp sensor? The interior temp sensor is the the little square thing on the top center of the dash and is connected via hose to the climate control unit. There is no needle. ...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-28-2004, 08:30 PM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

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Posted By lawrenceR

airbag

Sorry, store the airbag bag side up, so if the bag inflates it won't propel the casing. Jeez..., I shoud proofread...
Lawrence.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-27-2004, 11:54 AM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

srs

yes, the energy accumulator is a battery... handle the airbag with appropriate caution, but I wouldn't be scared of it. I wouldn't store it bag side down. I don't recall a seat belt buzzer on my...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-26-2004, 05:22 PM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

SRS

I don't know what the part number is, and it would probably be different for different years-check with your dealer. The battery is for emergency power for the airbag in the event that the big...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-26-2004, 02:00 PM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

SRS light

Not sure about the voltage. I did take it to the dealer who ran a diagnostic sequence on it and they came to the conclusion that the crash sensor was faulty, $1800 + 5 hrs. This was honestly what...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-26-2004, 12:31 PM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

good luck

Glad the photo helped. I bought the 107 CD ROM which isn't great, but did have the vacuum line diagams... My car had a SRS light on as well, and it turned out to be the SRS battery which lives...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-24-2004, 03:37 PM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

er, the photo..

here is that photo.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-24-2004, 03:33 PM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

vacuum line from igntion module to inlet manifold

Sorry about the delay, here is a photo of the engine of my 560sl, showing a vacuum line from the igntion module on the inside drivers fender to the vertical nipple on the top of the inlet manifold. ...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-16-2004, 11:14 AM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

vacuum lines

I'm going to be doing a few things to my car on the weekend and I'll take some photos and post them.
Regards, Lawrence.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-08-2004, 01:36 PM

Replies: 23

One for vacuum line detectives

Views: 6,284

Posted By lawrenceR

vacuum line

That vacuum line goes from the ignition control unit on the inside left front fender to the top of the intake manifold, on a vertical nipple, to the left and forward of the fuel distributor. Good...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

11-24-2003, 08:00 PM

Replies: 9

560sl won't run, help!

Views: 1,876

Posted By lawrenceR

560 RUNS!

Well, finallly, the red POS, runs-and runs nicely. Thanks to everybody for your help. I put a bunch of goo around the intake manifold gaskets, and now they seal properly. There was also some sort...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

10-22-2003, 07:38 PM

Replies: 9

560sl won't run, help!

Views: 1,876

Posted By lawrenceR

560sl won't run

I had the dealer do a diagnostic and they checked compression on the cylinders that weren't firing, and said they were fine. I haven't done a full compression test. I'm scared to. But maybe I have...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

10-22-2003, 01:08 PM

Replies: 9

560sl won't run, help!

Views: 1,876

Posted By lawrenceR

more on 560sl not running...

Well, spent some more time on the red POS. Swapped out ignition control module, coil, dist cap no change. Put the timing light on all the spark plug leads; and there is spark. Now I'm pretty sure...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

10-20-2003, 11:14 AM

Replies: 9

560sl won't run, help!

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Posted By lawrenceR

560sl wont run....

Thanks for the comments. Spent some more time with it. Disconnected the Oxygen sensor to see if there was a difference, their wasn't. Replaced the fuel distributor with the original (a spare was...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

10-18-2003, 11:59 AM

Replies: 9

560sl won't run, help!

Views: 1,876

Posted By lawrenceR

560sl won't run, help!

I've had a terrible time with my 86 560sl, first chasing a rough idle, mucking around with it, throwing parts at it, and now the bloody thing barely runs at all. Would appreciate any comments. <p>...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

08-12-2003, 07:54 PM

Replies: 1

Crappy idle/voltage protection relay?

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Posted By lawrenceR

Crappy idle/voltage protection relay?

Hi all. I am trying to sort out a car I bought on eBay sight unseen. Seller was a creep. Anyhow after rebuilding the entire front suspension, brakes, steering etc. tending to many electrical and...

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